2007 House Bill 4831

Create chemical maker product liability tort reform exception

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Clack (D-34)

To revise a law establishing that a manufacturer is not liable in a product liability lawsuit for failure to provide an adequate warning if the product is provided for use by a sophisticated user. Under the bill, this would not apply to a manufacturer of a chemical who undertakes to manage the use of the chemical for the purchaser or user.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary